Mothers-to-be aren't just breathing, eating, and drinking for just two, but what they become exposed to, including drugs and alcohol, is affecting their child. If an expectant mother is drinking alcohol or taking any kind of illicit drug or prescription drug which may adversely impact their child, including prescription pain medications or sedatives which are often abused non-medically, so is their baby. Hence, it is imperative that addiction treatment for expectant mothers is available and made use of on an immediate basis, to ensure both mother and child can avoid any significant and disastrous consequences. Becoming sober one one's own, even when one's pregnancy is at risk, isn't as easy as one could think. As being a substance abuser can alter one's decision making and priorities, which can make it difficult to make the right choices concerning one's pregnancy. In addiction treatment for expectant mothers, rehab counselors will make sure that treatment client is easily detoxed and receives the treatment they have to remain sober through out their pregnancy and beyond that. This can ensure that they can be a loving and caring parent to their child after they deliver their baby, and can go on to have an alcohol and drug free life.